Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager

Location:

Northampton – Site based
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent

Hours:

Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm or 9:00am–5:00pm

The Opportunity

A rapidly growing global business is looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager to take ownership of its UK warehouse operation in Northampton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on, commercially minded leader who can build and galvanise a team, drive operational performance and take full ownership of the site’s day-to-day operation and P&L.

What’s Involved?

Full day-to-day management of the UK warehouse operation
Leading and developing a team of 13–20 employees
Building a strong, motivated and high-performing team
Taking ownership of site P&L, budgets and cost control
Managing facilities and ensuring the warehouse operates safely and efficiently
Driving KPIs, SLAs and operational performance
Managing goods-in, storage, picking, packing and dispatch
Planning resources around changing volumes and business demands
Working closely with internal teams to ensure customer and commercial requirements are met
Identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities
Managing suppliers, consumables and operational costs
Using data to identify issues, improve performance and make informed decisions

The ideal candidate have:

Proven experience managing a warehouse or distribution operation
Experience leading teams of 13+ people
Strong P&L and budget ownership experience
Excellent people-management and leadership skills
A hands-on management style with the ability to motivate and galvanise a team
Strong technical knowledge of WMS systems
Experience working with bespoke or complex warehouse management systems would be highly advantageous
Strong understanding of warehouse processes, KPIs and operational excellence
A commercially focused approach to cost control and efficiency
Excellent communication and organisational skills
The confidence to work in a fast-paced, growing environment

The Hours & Package

-Salary - £45,000 – £50,000 salary
-Hours - Monday–Friday - 8:00am–4:00pm or 9:00am–5:00pm
-Some flexibility required to take calls supporting US operations
-Full P&L ownership
-Facilities & warehouse management responsibility
-Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing global business

Apply today to discuss with Gabriella Saunders at ACS Staffing Solutions